| locality | Parcel Count | Total Acres | Average Acres | Median Acres | % of Parcels | % of Acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | 216 | 1,216.9 | 5.63 | 0.96 | 43.0 | 14.4 |
| Franklin County | 83 | 902.3 | 10.87 | 2.24 | 16.5 | 10.7 |
| Henry County | 75 | 3,443.7 | 45.92 | 10.50 | 14.9 | 40.7 |
| Martinsville | 56 | 85.7 | 1.53 | 0.49 | 11.2 | 1.0 |
| Pittsylvania County | 42 | 2,305.8 | 56.24 | 17.34 | 8.4 | 27.3 |
| Patrick County | 30 | 504.7 | 16.82 | 2.86 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
WPPDC Master Parcels Analysis
Summary Statistics & Interactive Mapping for the Regional Land Bank Working Group
Executive Summary
This analysis examines 502 parcels across the West Piedmont Planning District Commission region, representing a total assessed value of $39,012,000 and covering approximately 8,459 acres.
This analysis was done in conjunction with other land bank recommendations and research for the WPPDC, and is not to be shared publicly.
1. Geographic Distribution
Parcels by Locality
Key Findings
- Danville contains the most parcels (216, 43% of total)
- Henry County has the largest land area (3,443.7 acres, 40.7% of total)
2. Zoning Analysis
Zone Category Distribution
| zone_category | Parcel Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 188 | 37.5 |
| Industrial | 90 | 17.9 |
| Unzoned | 68 | 13.5 |
| Commercial | 64 | 12.7 |
| Agricultural | 57 | 11.4 |
| NA | 9 | 1.8 |
| Economic Development | 8 | 1.6 |
| Office/Commercial | 8 | 1.6 |
| Government/Special | 5 | 1.0 |
| Overlay/Special | 2 | 0.4 |
| Parks/Open Space | 2 | 0.4 |
| Other | 1 | 0.2 |
Top 15 Specific Zoning Designations
| zone_name | Parcel Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Residential | 87 | 17.3 |
| Agricultural District | 57 | 11.4 |
| Not Zoned | 38 | 7.6 |
| No Zoning | 30 | 6.0 |
| Light Economic Development | 25 | 5.0 |
| City Residential District | 23 | 4.6 |
| Industrial District, Light Industry | 23 | 4.6 |
| Suburban Residential District | 22 | 4.4 |
| Highway Retail Commercial | 16 | 3.2 |
| Neighborhood Commercial District | 14 | 2.8 |
| Industrial District | 13 | 2.6 |
| Industrial District, Heavy Industry | 13 | 2.6 |
| Threshold Residential | 13 | 2.6 |
| Sandy River Residential | 12 | 2.4 |
| Suburban Residential | 12 | 2.4 |
Zoning Distribution by Locality
3. Assessed Value Analysis
Overall Value Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Assessed Value | $39,012,000 |
| Average Parcel Value | $ 77,868 |
| Median Parcel Value | $ 12,000 |
| Minimum Parcel Value | $ 0 |
| Maximum Parcel Value | $ 2,054,200 |
| locality | Parcel Count | Total Value | Average Value | Median Value | % of Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | 75 | $11,839,100 | $157,855 | $ 29,300 | 30.3 |
| Pittsylvania County | 42 | $10,007,400 | $244,083 | $122,800 | 25.7 |
| Franklin County | 83 | $ 7,848,000 | $ 94,554 | $ 55,700 | 20.1 |
| Danville | 216 | $ 6,905,200 | $ 31,969 | $ 5,600 | 17.7 |
| Patrick County | 30 | $ 1,765,500 | $ 58,850 | $ 15,250 | 4.5 |
| Martinsville | 56 | $ 646,800 | $ 11,550 | $ 7,000 | 1.7 |
Value by Zone Category
4. Interactive Parcel Map
Explore individual parcels by clicking on them to view detailed information including address, zoning, acreage, and assessed value.
Appendix: Data Sources & Methodology
Data Sources
- Parcel data: PDC Master Parcels Database
- Geographic boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- Analysis date: 2026-02-11
Methodology
- Spatial analysis conducted using R packages:
sf,leaflet,tigris - Zone categories standardized across jurisdictions for comparative analysis
- Assessed values represent total assessed value (land + improvements)
- Geographic analysis uses WGS84 coordinate reference system (EPSG:4326)
Contact
For questions about this analysis, please contact the West Piedmont Planning District Commission.